Patient's question:
My little girl is 7 years old. At first, she said she had pain when swallowing, and I noticed that her cough seemed to be more severe as well. Now, she has a high fever that won't go down. I would like to ask: How should tonsillitis with sore throat be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them according to symptoms. Additionally, local medication sprays or laser therapy can be administered, and pain relievers can be given based on the child's condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring the child to the hospital for early diagnosis and treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.